Furniture and Works of Art - 13th May 2008

Lot 206

A pair of Italian carved wood and polychrome decorated blackamoor torcheres

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £3200

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Description

A pair of Italian carved wood and polychrome decorated blackamoor torcheres, each figure standing on a rocky pedestal holding a cornucopia issuing six scrolling branches, fitted for electricity, first half of 20th century, 71in (180.5cm) h, 14.75in (37.5in) w. (2) Provenance: From a European Collector.